Manchester United star Ander Herrera puts rivals City under the cosh: 'They are obligated to win something. There is pressure when you spend a lot'

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Ander Herrera has cranked up the heat on Manchester City by claiming Pep Guardiola must win silverware this season.

Manchester United are set to wrestle their bitter rivals for the Premier League title and look ready to launch a sustained charge for the first time since 2013.

It should also see the rivalry of old foes Jose Mourinho and Guardiola intensify. Herrera was the first to throw down the gauntlet with the sides level on goal difference at the top. 

Ander Herrera has turned up the heat on Manchester City by saying they must win this season

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'We won three titles last season [Community Shield, League Cup and Europa League] and Man City didn't win anything. They are under pressure,' Herrera said. 'They are obligated to win something. They have more obligation than us.

'City have spent the biggest amount in the Premier League so they are the principle contenders for the title. We have quality as well. But because of the money they have spent they are the favourites.

'We will try to be there. There is pressure when you spend a lot but there is also pressure on us because we are the biggest club in England.

'But you know when you play for United that you are under an obligation to win things and I like that obligation.'

Herrera - who is ready to sign a new contract at Old Trafford - also suggested there is no better goalkeeper in world football than David De Gea.

The 28-year-old believes De Gea will remain at United for years to come despite persistent interest from Real Madrid.

'I respect all the keepers like Manuel Neuer, Gianluigi Buffon and Marc-Andre ter Stegen but David right now is the number one in the world,' Herrera added.

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'He wants to be a legend at the club which is important for us. He has that quality. In Spanish we say it comes from God. He makes a difference. He intimidates strikers.

'David is really happy at the moment because we are fighting for everything. Real Madrid are going to talk about it every summer because he is the best keeper in the world. But we don't think we are far from Real Madrid.' 

Meanwhile, Luke Shaw - who has not played since April - is set to be named in Mourinho’s squad for the League Cup tie at Burton Albion on Wednesday night.